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There has been acquired basic and specialized knowledge in translation field related disciplines such as translation theory and methodology;
- there have been acquired practical skills in translation of economic and legal texts, business correspondence in English, translation in the second language, etc., and the ability to apply the obtained skills in a translator – assistant’s work;
- there have been acquired machine translation skills;
- there has been developed professional and research competence of a translator-assistant’s work through professional practice, presenting study papers and elaborating of a diploma thesis. ...

- acquisition of theoretical knowledge in translation and linguistics and development of practical skills in translation and interpreting;
- mastering of German and Russian/English to the level necessary for performing the functions of translator and interpreter;
- acquisition of basic knowledge in business, marketing and finance;
- 16 week internship in private and/or state sector performing the functions of translator and interpreter;
- performing of an independent research in the field of translation science and summarizing of its results in the bachelor's paper, the level of which corresponds to the requirements of a scientific publication.
Competences:1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. translation theories;
1.2. information management;
1.3. communication psychology;
1.4. basic knowledge of politics, economics, social and cultural processes.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. translation study and translation methodology;
2.2. business linguistics;
2.3. professional terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages;
2.4. intercultural communication;
2.5. business basics.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. work languages (at least two foreign languages);
3.2. computer skills, translation software in translation process;
3.3. knowledge of quality management;
3.4. research methodology;
3.5. official language;
3.6. environmental protection;
3.7. labor protection;
3.8. employment relationship;
3.9. professional ethics and generally accepted moral norms;
3.10. basics of records management.
Skills:1 ...

- acquisition of theoretical knowledge in translation and linguistics and development of practical skills in translation and interpreting;
- mastering of English and Russian/German to the level necessary for performing the functions of translator and interpreter;
- acquisition of basic knowledge in business, marketing and finance;
- 16 week internship in private and/or state sector performing the functions of translator and interpreter;
- performing of an independent research in the field of translation science and summarizing of its results in the bachelor's paper, the level of which corresponds to the requirements of a scientific publication.
Competences:1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. interpreting theories.
1.2. information management;
1.3. communication psychology;
1.4. knowledge about economic, political, social, cultural etc. processes.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. translation science and translation methodology;
2.2. business linguistics;
2.3. different field terminology in the official language and at least two foreign languages;
2.4. intercultural communication;
2.5. business basics.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. the official language (if it is not one of the work languages);
3.2. work languages (native and at least two foreign languages);
3.3. translation tools in synchronous translation process;
3.4. quality management;
3.5. research work methodology;
3.6. professional ethics and generally accepted moral norms;
3.7. information technologies;
3.8. environmental protection;
3.9. labor protec ...

Graduates of the study program are able:
- to justify the topicality of their theoretical research;
- to select and interpret relevant theoretical information;
- to apply the theoretical statements in developing the practical part of the Bachelor Paper;
- to read analytically and translate at a professional level informative, narrative, descriptive, evaluative etc. texts in the special field of various complexity level from English into Latvian/Russian and backwards for various target readers;
- to translate the source text in compliance with PS 2643 10 requirements;
- to validate publicly the results of their work in the foreign language;
- to improve the knowledge of fundamentals of record management and demonstrate administrative skills and business communication norms;
- to demonstrate excellent knowledge of written and oral Latvian, Russian and English;
- to work with computer and use contemporary versions of software: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet Explorer, Acrobat Reader etc.;
- student intern is able to use various software managing, translating, editing and printing documents and correspondence;
- to identify and solve translation problems translating the ST, taking into consideration theoretical knowledge, i.e. strategy developed and the method selected;
- to consciously use terminology of various special fields;
- to consecutively translate fluently and accurately intermediate and advanced texts in various fields from English into Latvian/Russian and vice versa;
- ...

Learning outcomes are formulated in accordance with the relevant occupational standard and the strategic objectives of educational programmes outlined in the state standard of first level professional higher education. For more information, see the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 141 “Regulations on the state standard of first level professional higher education” (adopted on 20.03.2001): Read standard. Occupational standards: Occupational standards register ...

Objectives of the Study Program:
- to provide an opportunity for students to obtain the academic education at the and Master’s Degree level, and the degree of a Master of Humanities in Writing Studies, by training the students for an independent, creative research and scientific activity, bearing an interdisciplinary character, in various spheres of writing (research and critics of writing, creative and critical writing, literary editing and publishing).
Attainable Study Results:
By acquiring the compulsory study courses, the students:
- consolidate their comprehension with regard to the language as the basic tool of writing, and develop the skills of using a refined language;
- obtain interdisciplinary research skills, consolidate the concept on the connection of the literary theory with cognate scientific disciplines, such as, philosophy, communications and other;
- acquire the basic skills for exploration of the literary process.
Module Literary Theory and Analyses:
- the students obtain knowledge in the scientific discipline – literary theory, as well as, acquire practical skills for the analyses of fiction, by applying both, the classical text analyses, and the fundamental principles of contemporary research strategies, as well as, the principles of lingvo – stylistic analyses.
Acquisition of the module Creative and Critical Writing develops the creative potential and the basic skills creative writing in various types and genres of writing, helps to comprehend the opportunities of creativeness in th ...

- to engage in in-depth studies of Romance linguistic theories: theoretical knowledge regarding different directions of research in linguistics, particular branches and subbranches of linguistics;
- to carry out an independent work of research (20 credit points) in the chosen branch of Romance studies and compile the obtained results in a Master thesis, which must meet the requirements for a scholarly publication;
- to acquire knowledge of the literature, culture, art, geography, history, society and diplomacy of the states where Romance languages are spoken;
- to develop knowledge and skills necessary for teaching a foreign language;
- to develop skills and competences necessary for a translator.
The aim to obtain the Master degree in Romance languages and culture is to prepare highly qualified specialists in the Romance languages in the field of linguistics as well as in literature, culture and translation studies.
The programme is targeted towards maintaining continuity of the research work developed in the BA programme and thus advancing the research in Romance studies in Latvia. The significance of this Master study programme is marked by it being a unique educational programme of this level and in this science field in Latvia.
The tasks of the programme are:
- to guide the master students learning process in order to enhance and systematize the acquired expertise in methodology, major theories and current research in literature, general and applied linguistics, culture studies and translation studies; ...

The programme is aimed at providing students with an opportunity of acquiring theoretical knowledge and research skills and preparing competent,
- independent and creative professionals with high academic qualifications in the selected branch or sub-branch of the research sphere who are capable of producing their own research work and proceed with doctoral studies in literary science or linguistics.
Within the programme the following knowledge and skills have been acquired and developed;
- theoretical knowledge in literary science and linguistics and their methodology;
- skills of its critical assessment and creative application in the academic work;
- ability of applying literary science and linguistic competence in a wider – multicultural and multidisciplinary – context;
- understanding of the unity of theory and practice in research and practical action;
- skills of independent cognition and research work. ...

The programme is aimed at providing students with an opportunity of acquiring theoretical knowledge and research skills and preparing competent,
- independent and creative professionals with high academic qualifications in the selected branch or sub-branch of the research sphere who are capable of producing their own research work and proceed with doctoral studies in literary science or linguistics.
Within the programme the following knowledge and skills have been acquired and developed;
- theoretical knowledge in literary science and linguistics and their methodology;
- skills of its critical assessment and creative application in the academic work;
- ability of applying literary science and linguistic competence in a wider – multicultural and multidisciplinary – context;
- understanding of the unity of theory and practice in research and practical action;
- skills of independent cognition and research work. ...

The programme is aimed at providing students with an opportunity of acquiring theoretical knowledge and research skills and preparing competent,
- independent and creative professionals with high academic qualifications in the selected branch or sub-branch of the research sphere who are capable of producing their own research work and proceed with doctoral studies in literary science or linguistics.
Within the programme the following knowledge and skills have been acquired and developed;
- theoretical knowledge in literary science and linguistics and their methodology;
- skills of its critical assessment and creative application in the academic work;
- ability of applying literary science and linguistic competence in a wider – multicultural and multidisciplinary – context;
- understanding of the unity of theory and practice in research and practical action;
- skills of independent cognition and research work. ...